Role Rundown
Job Summary:
At the direction of the Executive Director and Manager of Events, the Events Coordinator will assist and support the sales, planning, logistics, marketing and operations of the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl and Orlando Invitational Basketball Tournament, as well as, ancillary events in the Tampa Bay and/or Orlando market. In addition, the Events Coordinator will assist in the areas of sponsorship fulfillment, website and social media management, and general reporting of financial and budgetary information to the Events group in Charlotte.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl and Orlando Invitational Basketball Tournament.
- Assist in managing ancillary annual events associated with the Bad Boy Mower Gasparilla Bowl.
- Assist in marketing and sale of tickets for all events.
- Assist in grassroots and local marketing efforts for all events.
- Assist in identifying and securing local corporate sponsorships, as well as creating proposals and managing fulfillment.
- Assist with game operations including but not limited to team operations, event management (tailgate), signage and vendor management.
- Manage the website and social media efforts for the Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl and Orlando Invitational Basketball Tournament.
- Other potential event assignments as managed by the ESPN Events office in Charlotte.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of experience in a professional setting.
- Strong computer skills including knowledge and use of all Microsoft office programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of two years of experience in a sport or event related capacity including a professional team, local organizing committee, Convention & Visitors Bureau, athletic department or other related business.
- Experience in marketing and understanding of event operations.
- Good presentation skills.
- Understanding of college football, basketball and the college bowl system.
- Strong knowledge of ticket sales and corporate sales.
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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